TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka landlord has issued a response following reports of multiple violations at several local apartment complexes involving overflowing dumpsters. City of Topeka spokesman Dan Garrett announced in a press release that city officials are taking action after reports of dumpsters overflowing with trash were made at multiple properties owned by the same landlord. The situation has raised concerns among local residents regarding public health in the city. Garrett said Topeka's Property Maintenance Unit has been in contact with the landlord and has issued citations in accordance with the city's ordinances. The landlord has taken steps to resolve this issue with new dumpsters expected to be delivered to the impacted areas later in the week. ‘It’s very emotional’: Shawnee County neighbors confront local leaders over plan to build new duplexes "The City of Topeka recognizes that some tenants may hesitate to report property maintenance issues, such as overflowing dumpsters or unsafe living conditions, due to fear of retaliation or eviction by their landlord. In May 2024, the Topeka City Council strengthened its retaliatory eviction ordinance, ensuring residents can assert their right to a clean, safe, and sanitary home without fear of retaliation." City of Topeka press release excerpt 27 News spoke with residents at some of the impacted apartment complexes along with the owner who gave their thoughts on the situation. One resident expressed her frustration at dealing with all the trash. "Why isn't it fixed, and where is our trash money going?" said Chelsea Miller, a local resident. "It's not fair to me, it's not fair to anybody else. Even if I don't know them, it's not fair for them to be living in these type of housing situations." Kansas food tax changes on Jan. 1, 2025, what to know (Photo By/Gabriel Johnson)(Photo By/Gabriel Johnson)(Photo By/Gabriel Johnson) Eucalyptus LLC, the group which owns these apartments, said there was a mix-up as they switched switched trash collection agencies which led to the stoppage in service. The company said Waste Management Inc. planned to take over in the spring but they're stepping in a few months early with the hopes that all the trash will be cleared by the end of the week. "It might take an army of us; it might take a couple of us," Miller said. "We might not know each other. But to be able to come together to solve the same problem we're all having, at the end of the day it's what I want." Flint Hills restaurant at historic ranch to shut down People in Topeka can find more details about city resources regarding their rights and possible retaliatory actions by clicking here. Tenants and other members of the community are encouraged to report property maintenance worries by calling the city's Property Maintenance Division at 785-368-3161, send an email to [email protected] or use the SeeClickFix app. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here.  Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MatthewLeoSelf